Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Core Responsibilities

Formwork Erection:
Measure, cut, and assemble timber, plywood, or

metal forms according to structural blueprints to hold wet concrete until

it sets.

Installation & Dismantling:
Securely install these molds into position,

and carefully dismantle them once the concrete has reached sufficient

strength.

Safety Compliance:
Enforce Workplace Safety and Health (WSH)

practices, including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE) during on-site assembly.

Material Management:
Calculate material take-offs and efficiently

manage timber and formwork panels on site to minimize material

wastage.

Job Requirements

Blueprint Reading:
Ability to interpret architectural and structural

engineering drawings correctly.

Physical Stamina:
Capability to work outdoors, climb scaffolding, stand

for prolonged periods, and lift heavy loads.

Tool Proficiency:
Experience operating a variety of hand and heavyduty

power tools (e.g., circular saws, drills, and pneumatic nailers).

Training (Singapore-specific):
Many employers look for safety

certifications (like the Construction Safety Orientation Course - CSOC)

and relevant vocational training or trade certificates.